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Buckingham Palace issues update on The Queen's health

Following the news that Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace has issued a brief update on The Queen’s health. A palace spokesperson said that the 93-year-old monarch “remains in good health”. The palace added that Her Majesty last saw the Prime Minister on March 11 – a day before she last saw the Prince of Wales who also has coronavirus. This means…
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The Queen and Prince Charles join in with nationwide applause for healthcare workers in Britain

The Queen joined in with a nationwide round-of-applause at Windsor Castle on Thursday evening, with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall also taking part in Balmoral. Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses were just three of the millions of people who stood on by their doorsteps, windows and balconies at 8pm to show their appreciation for NHS workers tacking the coronavirus…
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The Queen encourages people to 'Clap For Our Carers' tonight at 8pm

A message has been posted on The Queen’s official Twitter account encouraging people to show their appreciation to NHS staff. People in Britain are being urged to take part in a nationwide applause on Thursday evening at 8pm to thank those who are dealing with the coronavirus, particularly nurses, doctors and carers. The Royal Family’s Twitter account posted a message, saying: “Clap…
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Buckingham Palace releases photo of The Queen working from home as she speaks with the PM over the phone

Buckingham Palace has released an extremely rare image of The Queen conducting her weekly audience with the Prime Minister. Speaking to Boris Johnson over the telephone, Her Majesty is pictured at her desk in Windsor Castle as she continues to work from home. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, The Queen’s audiences with the Prime Minister are to be held over the telephone for the…
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